LeBron wanted Shabazz Napier, and the Heat delivered. Napier was drafted 24th overall to the Charlotte Hornets — or two spots ahead of the Heat's draft pick — but the Heat acquired Napier in a trade for its 26th and 55th picks and a future second-round pick, the Miami Herald confirmed on Thursda...

LeBron wanted Shabazz Napier, and the Heat delivered. Napier was drafted 24th overall to the Charlotte Hornets — or two spots ahead of the Heat's draft pick — but the Heat acquired Napier in a trade for its 26th and 55th picks and a future second-round pick, the Miami Herald confirmed on Thursda...

LeBron wanted Shabazz Napier, and the Heat delivered. Napier was drafted 24th overall to the Charlotte Hornets — or two spots ahead of the Heat's draft pick — but the Heat acquired Napier in a trade for its 26th and 55th picks and a future second-round pick, the Miami Herald confirmed on Thursda...

LeBron James on not being able to finish the game: "I mean, it's frustration and anger, but at the same time it's something that you try to prevent, you try to control. I mean, I got all the fluids I need to get, I do my normal routine I've done and it was inevitable for me tonight, throughout...

N Heat team notes from Game 6: — It was the largest margin of victory in a closeout game in postseason franchise history at 25 points. The previous largest margin was a 23-point closeout victory last postseason in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Pacers. —Heat is the the third...

Chris Andersen is recovering from his thigh bruise, but maybe not fast enough to play on Friday night. Andersen was held out of the Heat's shootaround this morning and will be a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). On Wednesday, Birdman s...

Chris Andersen is recovering from his thigh bruise, but maybe not fast enough to play on Friday night. Andersen was held out of the Heat's shootaround this morning and will be a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). On Wednesday, Birdman s...

First, in the spirit of all things bizarre, here's the latest feature story on Birdman's cat-fishing scandal. Nice work by writer Flinder Boyd. And now about Game 6 ... So much weirdness, but Lance Stephenson sticks out. I'm sure you've seen the video by now. At one point during the game, the P...

GUARDS EDGE: HEAT The Heat has the edge here based on Dwyane Wade’s current health and playoff experience. Even with the emergence of Paul George this season, Wade is still arguably the second best player in this series next to LeBron James. Wade scored 28 points in the Heat’s closeout game of t...

GUARDS EDGE: HEAT The Heat has the edge here based on Dwyane Wade’s current health and playoff experience. Even with the emergence of Paul George this season, Wade is still arguably the second best player in this series next to LeBron James. Wade scored 28 points in the Heat’s closeout game of t...

Heat point guard Mario Chalmers participated in a portion of the Heat’s shootaround on Wednesday at AmericanAirlines Arena, but his status remained uncertain for Game 2 of the Heat and Bobcats’ first-round playoff series. Chalmers bruised his leg early in Game 1, but finished the game. He played...

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

The wings have a chance to give a different look that adds size with speed and agility.... They all can shoot.... But why not get them moving.... Basket cuts, curl open, baseline cuts, open threes, get to the line, attack the paint at times, floaters, pull up jumpers, make your free throws...
On the defensive side of the ball: Gotta help on the boards... Get steals... Take charges... Be disruptive...
In certain line-ups these guys have advantages... Use them... Shane, Rashard, Beaz, JJ...
A different way of playing big.... And using fouls in stretches throughout 48 minutes will be needed... Stay focused... Drill the open looks... Let's go.... 007....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

The bigs.... Having bigs with the agility to defend the wing as well as the paint is very important... Battling for rebounds will be at it's highest level.... Have to defend the paint, blocks, steals, taking charges, smart fouls, out hustling the opponent, playing with passion....
Now, on offense, there will be a lot of plays where your open.... Be ready, be aggressive.... The lob.... The slip to the rim... The dump off... The pick and roll... The lane cut... The back cut... The baseline jumper.... Make your free throws..... Run the floor....
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NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

Well, now, this is where you have to pay attention.... The two point guards have the ability to make the game so much easier....
Getting in position to get shots, finding other teammates, being aggressive on both ends, being that other option when things break down, keeps the flow balanced....
Using the the screen.... When using the screen, you have so many options.... First: The pull up... The drive... The floater... The pass... You have, the three, the dump off, a cutter... Attack the paint... Cause the defense to commit to whatever it is your trying to set up.... Passing through the pick and roll... Find the crease, make the pass...
The three ball will be open, drill it... The corner three... The spot three...
The mid range game.... Sometimes it's the best available, drill it.... Come off a screen... Curl open... Pull up...
Attack the paint... Look to dump it off... Look for the and 1... Get to the line....
Be disruptive on defense... Steals, contest shots, trap, rebound, run....
Y'all play huge roles.... Use your fouls.... But be smart with when to be aggressive.... Come to play... 48 minutes.... Let's go... 007....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

Now, this one, well, he's special....
I think when describing in words, and someone says "he's the greatest shooter in the games history" well, enough said.....
Now, getting him open, is the key....
The three ball, all around the court.... Whether it's off the screen or double screen.... Whether he's open in the corner.... The pull up.... Seems like when he's moving he gets in rhythm....
The mid range.... Now, this area of his game is sharp, why isn't it used more??? Off the screen, catch and shoot, curl open, flare open, slip and pop/ catch and shoot.... Getting him open and putting him in position to take a good shot should be used, but, putting him in position is just as important...
Being able to get free down the stretch should be used too... Making big shots goes a long way....
This run, like the last, you play a huge role... Be ready.... Can't deny your greatness... Let's go.... 007....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

On the defensive side of the floor, he doesn't seem to get his fair share of credit.... Having the ability to guard 1 through 5, is a rare skill in the games history.... When having the Russell effect on a game where you can dominate a game by just blocking shots, rebounding, stealing passes, trying not to take too many charges, being disruptive as possible, having the ability to double down low and get out on shooter with quickness was amazing.... I think running good solid defensive sets will allow everyone to be in position to get timely stops.... Extremely key for this run...
This run will be as tough as they come.... But, you are in great position to make another run at it... Focus... Sometimes getting a better shot makes the game easier... Keep calm, every things just fine.... Going for #3... Let's go.... I'm with you... 007....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

Outside the arc.... The improved three point shooting makes him even harder to guard...Now, getting good open looks is where some of these plays might help.... The corner three, off the screen pull up, the pull up, the catch and shoot....
In the open court... Attack at will....
On the perimeter.... A lot of options to choose on any given play... The pull up... Off a screen.... Coming off a curl catch and shoot.... Flare open, catch shoot... Slip free, catch finish/shot... Attack.... The mid and mini-midrange shot could really change the game....Good looks that they really can't stop... In rhythm... Let's go...
TIC....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

The pick and roll.... With speed and quickness, to go along with size and athleticism to finish at the rim, the pick and roll is a perfect play to run with him to get good looks.... Careful with their bigs, but, attack the paint....
The pick and pop.... Getting open for a good look can be set up with the pick and pop... Gotta use it more.... The ability to free up good looks will make him tough to defend... This play will also keep the defense off balance....
TIC....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

The post.... The one or two dribbles in the paint go up one hander or jumper... The hook shot... With either hand.... The drop step pump fake go up strong shot... The turn around face up one dribble one hander... The flare to the middle of the paint catch and shoot... The flare across the middle catch turn around one hander... The cut to the basket... The floater... The pull up.... The Mini midrange shot... Every match up he had a mismatch.... If they were bigger, he was quicker... If they were smaller, he was stronger.... Using the post was unstoppable.... Gotta use it more through this run... Got time, stay focused....
TIC.....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...

Let's start with the point guard position.... Being able to make your teammates better has become a glaring aspect of his game that gets over looked when he's talked about.... Getting your teammates the ball in position's to be successful is and will always be a key point of the game... The pivot pass has become a strong look in terms of seeing the play... The post pivot pass plays are starting to look impressive too... Being able to catch in the high post area has it's benefits... Off a screen, action/motion good solid passes... The cutters can be set up in many of ways... Drawing the double or driving the lane with caution will get teammates open too.... Being able to run the pick and roll has looked great.... Maaaan, he just getting started....
TIC....

NEW YORK — The Heat will once again be shorthanded for Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Shane Battier will miss his fourth game due to a strained left quadriceps and Mario Chalmers will miss his second full game with an injured Achilles heel. Rashard Lewis and Norris Cole are expecte...